Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1413560

Northern Crescent
Phyciodes cocyta

Observation date: June 18, 2020
Submitted by: blgreco
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Black and white antennae, orange tip
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: October 26, 2025
Coordinator notes: Your suggested ID is correct...a male. Yes, this species has orange antenna tips...one trait that separates cocyta from the Pearly Crescentspot (Phyciodes tharos) and the common Field Crescentspot (Phyciodes pulchella). Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Mineral County